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Youri Tielemans
#8 · Central Midfield · Belgium · Manchester United
Youri Tielemans is listed in Belgium's 2026 World Cup squad. Youri Tielemans plays as a Central Midfield for Manchester United and is 29 years old.
Profile
| National team | Belgium |
|---|---|
| Club | Manchester United |
| Position | Central Midfield |
| Squad number | 8 |
| Age | 29 |
| Date of birth | May 7, 1997 |
| Birthplace | Sint-Pieters-Leeuw, Belgium |
| Nationality | Belgium |
| Height | 1.76 m (5 ft 9 in) |
| Weight | 159 lbs |
| Preferred foot | Right |
| Profile data updated | September 24, 2026 |
World Cup 2026 Context
Youri Tielemans is part of the Belgium squad for the 2026 World Cup in Group G. FootyTips.io tracks Belgium's fixtures, model probabilities and tournament chances from the same Elo + Poisson model used across the site.
Belgium vs Egypt
Jun 15 · Group G Belgium vs Iran
Jun 21 · Group G New Zealand vs Belgium
Jun 27 · Group G
Jun 15 · Group G Belgium vs Iran
Jun 21 · Group G New Zealand vs Belgium
Jun 27 · Group G
Career Teams
- Anderlecht · Permanent · 2013-2017
- Monaco · Permanent · 2017-2019
- Anderlecht · Youth · 2002-2013
- Leicester · Permanent · 2019-2023
- Leicester · Loan · 2019-2019
- Aston Villa · Permanent · 2023-2026
- Belgium U21 · International · 2013-2016
- Manchester United · Permanent · 2026
Honours
- UEFA Europa League · Aston Villa · 2025-2026
- English FA Community Shield · Leicester · 2021
- English FA Cup · Leicester · 2020-2021
- Belgian Pro League · Anderlecht · 2016-2017
- Belgian Pro League · Anderlecht · 2013-2014
Milestones
- FIFA World Cup Player Of The Match · Belgium · July 1, 2026
- UEFA Champions League Player Of The Match · Aston Villa · December 10, 2024
- UEFA Champions League Player Of The Match · Aston Villa · September 17, 2024
External References
FAQ
How old is Youri Tielemans?
Youri Tielemans is 29 years old, born on May 7, 1997.
Which club does Youri Tielemans play for?
Youri Tielemans plays for Manchester United.
Which national team does Youri Tielemans represent?
Youri Tielemans represents Belgium.
What position does Youri Tielemans play?
Youri Tielemans is listed as a Central Midfield.
Current squad data from TheSportsDB. Historical World Cup goal data from martj42/international_results where available.